There are many stories of extraordinary kings in our history whose brave deeds are retold in sheer praise even today
Meanwhile, there are some popular queens too whose sacrifices, courage and bravery have made them immortal in the pages of history and are admired in modern times
Here are the most popular queens of Assam who stood as a strong example of woman empowerment
1. Sati SadhaniA warrior queen of the Chutia dynasty of Assam, Sati Sadhani went all out with her women army to attack the Ahoms who invaded their kingdom by taking advantage of her husband’s weak leadership
2. Sati JoymotiA highly courageous wife of Ahom prince Gadapani, she choose death at the hands of the men of Sulikhpaa rather than disclosing her husband’s secret whereabouts
3. Queen AmbikaThe second wife of Ahom king Sutanphaa governed the kingdom under the title of Bar Raja and is known for constructing the Shivadol in Sivasagar
4. Queen PhuleswariThe first wife of Ahom king Sutanphaa became the first queen of Ahom kingdom to govern the kingdom directly